Necks breaking!!

[muddy75]

Awwwww! Definitely starting to look age appropriate ie approx 4 weeks!!!! Once you get them outside, the fluff multiplies quickly!!!!! LOL

Elvis And Frosty! 2 of my biggest at 5.5 weeks (1 week outside)

 

[Misterpigeon124]

View attachment 1552533 View attachment 1552534 View attachment 1552535 Elvis And Frosty! 2 of my biggest at 5.5 weeks (1 week outside)

Wow! It's hard to believe mine will look like that too soon!

 

[muddy75]

Wow! It's hard to believe mine will look like that too soon!

I moved the Easter eggers and lil hoppy out too midweek when fathead and friends started to escape brooder box! I have to put hoppy in and out of the coop each night but he goes to bed with a full crop!!!! And he seems much happier back with full flock!

 

[fur-mum]

Once you get them outside, the fluff multiplies quickly!!!!!

Agreed! It seems that animals, if they get cold, they grow more hair faster (or feathers). They're looking great!

 

[Misterpigeon124]

Is it normal to have them play fighting? Also what should I make their perches out of? What should their temperature range be? It's 80 inside of their shed but I now have air conditioner so I can lower it

 

[Wyorp Rock]

Is it normal to have them play fighting? Also what should I make their perches out of? What should their temperature range be? It's 80 inside of their shed but I now have air conditioner so I can lower it

Yes, that's normal behavior

"Rule of Thumb" for chicks is to start at 90-95F then decrease the temperature by 5degrees each week.
BEHAVIOR is a better indicator as to whether they are comfortable or not. If they are not spending all their time huddled under the heat you are good. If they are avoiding heat completely, they are too hot.

Perches can be made from anything. Sturdy sticks from trees to dowel rods. At that age they usually won't roost, but they love to "play" on perches.

 

[Misterpigeon124]

Can I use dirt from the backyard for them to play in, or should it be clean dirt?

 

[Kiki]

Can I use dirt from the backyard for them to play in, or should it be clean dirt?

Yes, that dirt is perfect.

 

[Misterpigeon124]

I think my buff is a mix, her feathers are growing out a lot differently than my other chick. And she's a lot larger

 

[Misterpigeon124]

I think my buff is a mix, her feathers are growing out a lot differently than my other chick. And she's a lot larger

Not that it really matters to me, but I'm excited to see her grow since she'd most likely be part silkie and part standard cochin